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Music Theory Technique Dictionary

In progress
Music Theory technique dictionary

Harmony, counterpoint, rhythm, form, ear training and the universal language every musician shares.

7 sections, 146 terms planned

  • Scales and Modes
    24 terms

    Major, minor, modes, pentatonic, chromatic, whole tone

  • Intervals
    18 terms

    Perfect, major, minor, augmented, diminished, inversions

  • Chords and Harmony
    28 terms

    Triads, sevenths, extensions, inversions, voice leading

  • Rhythm and Meter
    22 terms

    Time signatures, syncopation, polyrhythm, hemiola

  • Form and Structure
    20 terms

    Binary, ternary, sonata, rondo, theme and variations

  • Ear Training
    18 terms

    Interval recognition, chord quality, dictation, solfege

  • Counterpoint
    16 terms

    Species counterpoint, canon, fugue, invertible counterpoint

This encyclopedia is being written. In the meantime, explore the violin technique dictionary, which is complete with 230 defined terms, browse the rest of the music dictionary, or use our free practice tools.

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